Four-Herb Pistou

Four-Herb Pistou

A traditional French pistou is made with fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil but no pine nuts (as in Italian pesto). The addition of chives and mint or lemon balm keeps the pistou a brilliant grassy green. Pistou turns into a luscious marinade when mixed with several tablespoons of oil and vinegar.

Ingredients

3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/2 cup fresh basil

1/2 cup packed fresh mint or lemon balm

1/2 cup snipped chives or garlic chives

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

In a food processor, pulse garlic, parsley, basil, mint, and chives until finely chopped. With the motor running, through the feed tube, gradually add the olive oil. Add the cheese and pulse until you have a coarse-grained green sauce. Season with salt and pepper.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 6 months.